How Server Health Monitoring Supports Proactive Maintenance

  Server health monitoring allows you to identify potential problems before they become critical, preventing costly downtime and data loss. Monitoring resource usage (CPU, memory, disk, network) helps optimize server performance and ...

What is binary compatibility, and what does it mean for Linux distributions?

  Applications are typically tested and guaranteed to function on specific Linux distributions, but may work on others as well. Kernel versions, libraries, and system calls are key factors affecting binary compatibility ...

News of On-Premises’ Death Is Greatly Exaggerated

We often find ourselves making educated guesses about the future. We speculate which technologies will soar, which platforms are worth our investment, and what the landscape of our tech stacks will look ...

Mitigating Risk in Linux: Strategies for IT Compliance

Implementing robust Linux security measures is fundamental to achieving IT compliance. Adherence to compliance frameworks and standards is essential for meeting industry requirements. Utilizing appropriate tools and technologies can streamline compliance efforts ...

Essential Linux Security Tools: A Comprehensive Overview for Security Professionals

Combining multiple Linux security tools to protect against various threats is crucial for a robust security posture. Effective use of security tools requires knowledge of their capabilities, configurations, and how to integrate ...
7 Essential Steps for Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment

7 Essential Steps for Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment

A vulnerability assessment is one of the most critical components of an organization’s vulnerability management strategy. You can’t fix security risks without knowing where you are exposed.  This assessment allows you to ...

Crowdstrike, or “How to Own the Planet”

I recently wrote about reliable software. I also usually write about cybersecurity and major incidents. Today’s story intertwines both, in a situation so far reaching that, if you tried to write it ...
7 Types of Intrusion Detection Systems that Identify Network Anomalies

7 Types of Intrusion Detection Systems that Identify Network Anomalies

With so much sensitive data now online, network safeguarding has become a big industry. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million. To avoid shelling out millions, businesses ...
Simplifying Compliance Through Automation

Simplifying Compliance Through Automation

Between GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and a litany of other intimidating acronyms, the compliance regulatory landscape could easily pass for a minefield—littered with potential fines and legal hurdles. Automation, however, promises to transform ...

How to Apply Linux Kernel Security Patches: 3 Different Ways (2024)

Just like a strong foundation is vital for a building, a secure kernel is essential for a secure Linux system.  Live patching allows applying security patches to a running kernel without need ...

Application Security Check Up